The Spellshop

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Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn't had to. She and her assistant, Caz, a sentient spider plant, have spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire's precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city's elite. But a revolution is brewing and when the library goes up in flames, Kiela and Caz steal whatever books they can and flee to the faraway island where she grew up. But to her dismay, in addition to a nosy - and very handsome - neighbour, she finds the town in disarray. The empire has slowly been draining power from the island, and now Kiela is determined to make things right. But opening up her own spellshop comes with its own risks - the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela starts to make a place for herself among the townspeople, she realizes she must break down the walls she has kept so high . . . From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop is a cottagecore cosy fantasy following a woman's unexpected journey through the low-stakes market of illegal spell-selling and the high-risk business of starting over.

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Reading this book was like sitting in the sun, watching bees in the foxgloves; a warm, peaceful delight of a novel. You can almost smell the jam, and hear the ocean. I finished the book smiling -- Katherine Arden,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Bear and the Nightingale
I have read and loved this book so much . . . it is perfect for a sprinkle of innocent, warm, heart-warming cottagecore fantasy. If that doesn't sell it to you I don't know what will -- Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched
The Spellshop is about believing in the kindness of people, even when youve seen nothing but cruelty. There is beauty in Kielas building of a new and brighter world. There is courage in the love of this found family -- J. R. Dawson, author ofThe First Bright Thing
The Spellshop sweeps readers into a world of merhorses, illegal spells, and first loves . . . its as comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin! -- Rebecca Thorne, author ofCan't Spell Treason Without Tea
Thoroughly enchanting! The Spellshop is brimming with cozy charm, endearing characters, and reminders that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the sweetest rewards. Im looking forward to reading more of Sarah Beth Dursts magical books -- Heather Webber,USA Todaybestselling author
Those who come for the cheery aesthetic and celebration of everyday successes . . . will find this utterly delightful -- Publisher's Weekly
A story full of love, magic, plants, books and mutual aid, for those who love to see heroes fight for a gentle life and a cozy corner of the world to call their own -- Booklist
An uplifting cottagecore fantasy steeped in warmth and heart. Its the kind of book that nestles you in and keeps you completely immersed -- The Fantasy Hive
The Spellshop is snuggling up in your favorite chair with a cosy blanket, a mug of hot chocolate and a beloved pet sleeping on your lap. Every fan of cosy fantasy should give it a read -- FanFiAddict
Kindness is king in this soft and breezy low-stakes cottagecore fantasy -- Kirkus
A fairy-tale nightmare, and a romance all in one, unlike anything else and impossible to predict. I could not stop reading! -- Laini Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer on Conjured
Witty and wonderful! I'm a Durst fan and have been from the beginning -- Tamora Pierce, author of theBeka Cooperseries
Sarah Beth Durst is one of the most prolific authors I know, yet each of her beautiful stories is infused with exciting action and fully rounded characters whose struggles are both relatable and fantastical -- Peter V. Brett,author of The Demon Cycle
Durst is an expert world-builder -- The Washington Post
Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world -- Book Riot

Author Bio

Sarah Beth Durst is the award-winning author of more than twenty books for kids, teens, and adults, including Spark, Drink Slay Love and The Queens of Renthia series. She won an American Library Association Alex Award and a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for SFWA's Andre Norton Nebula Award three times. She is a graduate of Princeton University and lives in Stony Brook, New York with her husband, her children and her ill-mannered cat. The Spellshop is her debut adult cosy fantasy. Visit her at sarahbethdurst.com.